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Inflation still a problem for Americans, Walmart CEO says
The American shopper is still feeling “stressed” by inflation, but the effects aren’t being felt evenly across categories, Walmart CEO Doug McMillon said Tuesday. “We’ve ...
Robinhood to match 1% of individual retirement account contributions
Rafael Henrique | Sopa Images | Lightrocket | Getty Images Robinhood is bringing the concept of a 401(k)-style contribution match to its retail customers who may not have access to a retirement plan t...
U.S. again delays deadline for Real IDs, until May 2025
Homeland Security sign for REAL ID at entrance to passenger TSA security area, West Palm Beach, Florida. Lindsey Nicholson | UCG | Universal Images Group | Getty Images U.S. officials are delaying for...
What is Strep A, scarlet fever, the disease infecting UK children?
Streptococcus A — or Group A Strep (GAS) — is a bacterial infection of the throat or skin, which typically arises during the winter months. Halfpoint Images | Moment | Getty Images Health officials in...
November unemployment rate fell for Hispanic workers and Black women
A Now Hiring sign at a Dunkin’ restaurant on September 21, 2021 in Hallandale, Florida. Joe Raedle | Getty Images The unemployment rate in the U.S. declined for Hispanic workers and Black women ...
Long Covid costs patients an average $9,000 a year in medical expenses
The Covid-19 unit at United Memorial Medical Center in north Houston. Carolyn Cole | Los Angeles Times | Getty Images Long Covid has affected as many as 23 million Americans to date — and it’s p...
Iran is calling for the U.S. to be thrown out of the World Cup after flag change
Ahmad Nourollahi of Iran in action during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Group B match between England and IR Iran at Khalifa International Stadium on November 21, 2022 in Doha, Qatar. Richard Sellers ...
How the growing Atlanta economy burned low-income renters, homebuyers
Metro Atlanta is on a hot streak. More than 6 million people now live in the region, according to recent Census Bureau estimates. Experts say that’s about a 50% increase from 20 years ago. ̶...
Lesser-known ways to reduce your 2022 tax bill or boost your refund
Charles Taylor | Getty Images 1. If your income is higher in 2022, defer your bonus into 2023 If you’ve had a strong year and expect lower earnings in 2023, you may try to defer a holiday bonus ...
Trump blasts Supreme Court over tax return ruling favoring Congress
Former President Donald Trump lashed out Wednesday at the Supreme Court — three of whose justices he appointed — for unanimously rejecting his request to block a congressional committee from obtaining...
Anthony Fauci to give final White House briefing
NIH National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases Director Anthony Fauci addresses the daily press briefing at the White House in Washington, January 21, 2021. Jonathan Ernst | Reuters Dr. Ant...
Why ‘work longer’ isn’t great retirement advice
Financial planners typically advise you to work for as long as you can, so you can juice up your retirement savings while holding out for a fatter Social Security check. But such advice presumes that ...
How restaurants cope with inflation, from McDonald’s to mom and pops
Customers at a McDonald’s restaurant Scott Mlyn | CNBC As the restaurant industry battles inflation, the large size of chains and their access to cash gives them the upper hand, but independents...
Private air travel costs are increasing, but flyers still want to stay
Covid-19. Airport chaos. Lack of available flights. Many travelers say those are the reasons they ditched airlines for private jets during the past two years of the pandemic. But a new survey shows mo...
Miami Marlins promote Caroline O’Connor, now baseball’s second highest ranking woman
Caroline O’Connor appears before a baseball game against the Philadelphia Phillies, April 15, 2022, in Miami. Lynne Sladky | AP The Miami Marlins will be led by two of the highest-ranking women ...
4 ways to take advantage of your health-care expenses before year-end
ronnachaipark | iStock | Getty Images Health-care expenses can often be unpredictable and unwelcome. However, depending on your situation, there may be strategies you can employ that make those outlay...
What the ‘millionaire tax’ in Massachusetts means for the wealthy
If you make more than $1 million a year in Massachusetts, you may soon be subject to a “millionaire tax” approved by voters this week through a ballot initiative. The new law creates a 4% ...
Where can disabled people easily travel? Survey names the top cities
The Valuable 500, a business coalition, released its list of the top 10 most accessible cities in the world. The report cited a survey conducted among 3,500 individuals with disabilities, who rated c...
Voters approve higher minimum wage in Nebraska and Washington, DC
Activists demonstrate in support of a $15-per-hour minimum wage and tips for restaurant workers in Washington, D.C. on Feb. 8, 2022. Mandel Ngan | AFP | Getty Images Voters in both Nebraska and the Di...
Here’s how five states voted on the legalization of recreational marijuana
Marijuana activists hold up a 51-foot inflatable joint during a rally at the U.S. Capitol to call on Congress pass cannabis reform legislation on Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2019. Caroline Brehman | Cq-roll Call...
Recreational marijuana legalization is on the ballot in these states
A recreational marijuana smoker indulges in smoking weed on April 14, 2020 in the Bushwick section of the Brooklyn borough of New York City. Bruce Bennett | Getty Images Voters in a handful of states ...
What 5 key personal finance issues mean for you
As Americans head to the polls, several key personal finance issues are weighing on voters’ minds and wallets. This week, the Federal Reserve enacted its fourth consecutive 0.75 percentage point...
Health insurance terms to learn as open enrollment begins
Halfpoint Images | Moment | Getty Images It’s open enrollment season, the time each year when millions of American workers and retirees must choose a health plan, whether new or existing. But pi...
Ex-housekeeper sues Jeff Bezos, claims discrimination, unsafe working conditions
SEATTLE — A former housekeeper for Amazon AMZN, -0.90% founder Jeff Bezos says she and other employees suffered unsafe working conditions that included being forced to climb out a laundry room window ...
The unemployment rate for Black men fell in October, but so did labor force participation
A Now Hiring sign at a Dunkin’ restaurant on September 21, 2021 in Hallandale, Florida. Joe Raedle | Getty Images The unemployment rate for Black men ticked down in October while it rose for mos...
Are older workers getting ‘quiet-fired?’
Here’s a strange paradox regarding older workers: On the one hand, they’re 14% less likely to receive the highest annual performance ratings, according to Mercer’s Workforce Sciences Institute. But, t...
Move over Florida — Pennsylvania dominates ‘Best Places to Retire’ rankings
Sure, Florida still has some allure for retirees, but Lancaster, Pa. nabbed the top spot for the best retirement destination amid concerns about housing affordability. According to U.S. News & Wor...
Republicans claim Google is sending their fundraising emails to Gmail users’ spam folders
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The Republican National Committee has filed a lawsuit against tech giant Google, alleging the company has been suppressing its email solicitations ahead of November’s midterm elec...
Here are the legal and personal ramifications of dying without a will
C.j. Burton | The Image Bank | Getty Images What happens if a loved one dies without a will? Millions of us are bound to find out, as two-thirds of American adults have no will, according to a recent ...
20-year-old investor who made $110 million on a meme stock is now pushing for change at psychedelics company MindMed
The 20-year-old investor who found fame this year when he made $110 million trading shares of troubled retailer Bed Bath & Beyond Inc. BBBY, -5.48%, has turned activist shareholder and is pushing ...
Bernstein launches coverage of Canada’s Tilray, Cronos and Canopy Growth but stops short of any buy ratings
Sanford C. Bernstein & Co. analyst Nadine Sarwat initiated coverage of three Canadian cannabis stocks on Wednesday but stopped short of any buy recommendations at current levels. “Is the buzz gone...